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City evaluating modular housing co-op concept to ease housing issues; Library Oasis offers a surprisingly complete mix of services
As the city of Northfield struggles to find solutions to its housing shortage, some City Staffers and members of the City Council are proposing that
Northfield police Chief discusses safety priorities for the holidays; Housing will be an ‘integral’ component of next Northfield Comprehensive Plan
The holiday weekend is here, and the vast majority of people in Northfield and Rice County will be celebrating over the next few days. Many
Housing will require more attention from city government in 2024; Red Kettle Campaign in its final days; Farm Family of the Year nominations sought
One of the biggest topics of conversation in Northfield over the past twelve months has been the redevelopment of the Downtown area and how to
Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee has first meeting; Vaccinations encouraged, despite warm(ish) weather; Hideaway will serve Christmas Dinner once again this year
On Monday night the Steering Committee for Northfield’s next Comprehensive Plan convened for their first meeting to discuss their ideas for how the community should
Ace Hardware will reopen in Northfield March 1st; NH+C undergoing changes to meet the times; Fine Craft Collective will be open through Sunday
The rumors of the demise of the Northfield Ace Hardware Store seem to have been greatly exaggerated. Last week Arrow Ace Hardware announced that it
Underdahl discusses the state of healthcare in America; School district iPad upgrade is successful; St. John’ Lutheran Church will serve Christmas Dinner for all next week
One of the more troubling stories of 2023 has been the state of healthcare in this country. Coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic when hospitals
Consumer Scams ramped up during Holiday Season; Red Kettle Campaign ‘going great,’ could use more help; City of Northfield revamps online utility bill payment system
The Holiday Season is a time when we all try to do a little more to help our friends, our family, our neighbors, and even
Highway 246 Open House Scheduled for Wednesday; Longtime Carleton, St. Olaf Coaches enter Hall of Fame; Nominations open for 2024 Chamber awards
The City of Northfield is inviting all members of the community to attend an Open House on Wednesday, December 20th, to view and discuss ideas
School District tax levy approved at 3.8% increase; Dundas City Council sets budget and tax levy; County Behavioral Services programs receiving attention
On Monday night, the Northfield School Board held its annual Truth in Taxation hearing before setting the budget for the 2024-2025 school year. Northfield Superintendent
School District offers high school tour tonight; Pursell announces bid for re-election; Northfield Holiday Social set for this evening
After offering a bus trip to Owatonna over the weekend for a guided tour of the brand-new Owatonna High School, the Northfield School District’s educational
Martig, Pownell discuss 2024 budget, levy; Northfield School District invites the public to tour Owatonna High School on Saturday; Rice County puts Warsaw Township parcel on auction for a second time
On Tuesday night the Northfield City Council approved the city’s 2024 budget at approximately $41.3 million, which included a tax levy increase of $15.3 million
Winter Walk Ornament Hunt Clue #4
Busy highway, flooding river What a po-p-lar club And a Village that welcomes the Pickler See the burch boy, near the three trees Eating white Christmas
City of Northfield, Rice County, Northfield School District finalizing 2024 budgets and tax levies; northfield’s 25th Winter Walk set for tomorrow night
As the year winds down the three taxing authorities that include Northfield within their jurisdiction are approving their budgets, and setting their property tax levies
Winter Walk ornament Hunt Clue #3
Start and stopping, interrupting Just can’t go but three miles And it’s time we the people get mileage Add a section, get it roaring Twenty-five
School Board identifies issues with Northfield High School; City’s Truth in Taxation Hearing set for tonight; Public invited to Northfield’s Holiday Social
The Northfield School Board met in a work session last night to discuss the situation with the Northfield High School facility and to take another
Winter Walk Ornament Hunt Clue #2
Lum-in-a-ries, leave a trail that Light our walkways at night And you shoppers rush home with your goodies Spending muni, while we’re bonding, Twenty-five years
Winter Walk Ornament Hunt Clue #1
Clues Written to Silver Bells Brisk cold winters, gristy white stuff Spread from city to town Oh the route through our main street is bustling
Library Oasis now open in NCRC building; School District wants public engagement in high school facility discussion; St. Olaf College win Men’s Soccer national Championship
After more than a year of planning, the Northfield Public Library Oasis has opened in the Northfield Community Resource Building. Northfield Director of Library Services
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